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13 caregivers with HIV/AIDS experience found near East Lyme

HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is widely known as a sexually transmitted disease but can also be spread through blood transfusions or breast milk. HIV is a lifelong disease, and when left untreated can develop into AIDS, or acute immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS attacks the body’s immune system, leaving it extremely vulnerable to infections and infection-related cancers. Medications called antivirals and close monitoring can control HIV and increase one’s lifespan. Early HIV symptoms resemble the flu, including fevers, fatigue, and coughing. When the disease progresses to AIDS, symptoms appear as weight loss, night sweats, frequent infections, sores, memory loss, or depression. Caregivers can assist HIV/AIDS individuals by managing pain medications, employing relaxation techniques, encouraging healthy eating, and keeping the home clean to avoid infections.

because I love to take care of old people.
providing care to people and knowing that someone can depend on for care.
seeing a smile on the patient or client face appreciate the service I provide.
well I am a easy going guy and I give 100% at my work.

I became a caregiver because when I was in my early teens my grandmother suffered 2 severe strokes leaving her entire left-side of her body paralyzed. for the first year and a half i volunteered to take care of her bathing her, transferring her in a hoyer lift with the assistance of family members later on in my teen years when i was old enough i took on trainings and volunteered at L & M Hospital in New London, transporting patients. Therefore from me doing the care for my grandmother made me realize how great it would be for me to pursue a career in healthcare. Helping other families like my own. I enjoy making family's feel confident that their loved ones are being taken care of in the best quality of love and care. One of my favorite things I've experienced in being a CNA is when i sit down and talk to my elders. Hearing how they feel and ensuring them that i am someone they can count on. Working in different medical environments, Fast- paced or even slow paced i have always had Elders as well as their family members acknowledging how different i am and how grateful they are to have me. Also the fact that people see the hard work and effort you put in to make people happy, Which is a great feeling being appreciated. A personal achievement that i am proud of is earning my CNA certification. I feel that was one of the greatest things i have done. Currently i am a student at Three Rivers Community College, Continuing my healthcare career journey in changing lives.

I am very compassionate, patient and reliable..... I have good organization skills and time management skills....comfortable and deal very well in a hospice situation.....very friendly respectful and outgoing.....

I like to work with the elderly also help people who are in need I think that some day I will be elderly too I have a lot of patience and a lot of love and understanding !! All the cases I have had until the end I have the gift that people always end up wanting me a lot!!!

I grew up in a family of Doctors And nurses, my brother was diagnosed with infantile autism and ive always had a passion forbroviding care for those in need . I find it personally satisfying and believe it us my calling, quality of life as well as competent care is always my focus as a caregiver. As a caregiver an achievement im proud of is helping create a communication board for a nonverbal client which enhanced her daily life by allowing her to help in majing her own choices and a means of self expression.I am a mother of four children and a grandmother of three all of which are my pride and joy.

1) I became a caregiver because of the loss of my mother at a very young age. Having the love in my heart to take care of another person's loved one as if they were my own.
2) The joy you feel when making a difference in someone's life.
3) becoming a mother and grandmother
4) I'm 54 years old with 33 yrs experience in Long Term, Short Term, assisted living, live-in and out, CPR First aide certified licensed in three states. I'm a hard working team player, compassionate, honest, loyal, responsible, caring, but most of all I enjoy what I do

I am a very ambitious , loving caregiver. I am very loyal and dependable. I have been in the field for over 20 yrs, I have worked with many endearing clients , which have given me a multi layered list of qualifications. I am very upbeat and stable woman whom enjoys caring for people. I am very empathic and conscientious of people's conditions and feelings.

Friendly compassionate CNA with over 15 years of experience the last 5 in a skilled nursing facility. I understand how difficult these times can be for families and I just want to help ease the burden and stress of that by doing my part as a competent CNA

I have over 15 yrs as CNA. I love caring for people. Knowing I make a difference in their life thru out the day makes me feel good. I treat people the way I would like to be treated in return. I truly love making people feel good about themselves too. I don't like when people get mistreated. I am a loyal and compassionate caregiver. I give my all and take alot of pride in my work.

I became a caregiver because I was raised by my grandmother an as I got older I helped her. Now I'm very passionate about helping my alders an love to be able to help anyone that needs that extra little help. I've been doing caregiver work since 2006 an became a CNA in 2011 an I wouldn't change anything I love my career. Some day I look to go further in my career an become a RN

Ever since i was younger i liked to take care of people. I babysat i did all types of caregiving things. Just becoming a better mom and helping my kids achieve their goals. Im very friendly, caring, reliable. And very experienced on what i do.

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